Abondance, a name-controlled cheese from the Savoy region of France, is made with fresh, partially-skimmed milk and formed into 20-pound wheels. Aged for three months on spruce planks, the cheese is repeatedly washed with a saltwater brine to develop the natural rind. This extraordinary cheese is similar to Gruyere de Comte, but more complex and buttery. It has a firm texture, nutty flavor, and a distinctive fruitiness. While the strong aroma of this cheese may be a bit off-putting, the flavor is divine. In addition to being a delicious table cheese, Abondance melts nicely and is often substituted for Raclette.

Creamy but not wet, aged just right. Well described above, everybody likes it & comes back for more. A frequest reorder. Try some, you'll like it.

By Jackiefrom CAon Jan 17, 2014

Great Cheese

It's not as pungent as Raclette but has the same consistency. A little piece if very filling. I love it on a piece of real crusty sourdough and a slice of tomato on top

By Robinfrom Nashville, OHon Oct 26, 2013

Gorgeous cheese

Our third time ordering Abondance. Heavenly on crackers or melted.

By CJfrom NJon Jul 28, 2013

Good cheese

1st time try. Good flavor, no smell and great in an omelet, added just near the end of cooking.

By Kevinfrom Maineon May 13, 2013

Smooth

Great cheese, smooth and nutty !
I would recommend this with some fruit and honey.

By CynBiofrom Marylandon Jul 14, 2012

Very tasty, like a farmhouse Gruyere.

A bit fuller-bodied and less stinky than a Gruyere. Really worth bringing up to room temperature. This is a delicious cheese that I just placed two more orders for.

By SierraMykfrom WAon May 27, 2012

Delicious

Originally bought this to try in raclette; on initial opening, we were a little taken aback by the smell, but it tastes delicious! It doesn't melt terribly well for raclette, but it's usable. It's also good eaten straight. I've returned to buy this cheese multiple times.

By gulf coast cheese headfrom gulf coaston Dec 24, 2011

abondance

Wet inside package. Slightly ammoniated.

By Jessicafrom New Milford, CTon Apr 11, 2011

Fabulous!

Definately needs to eaten at room temperature. This is such a delicious cheese - I will order this again and again!

By Katfrom Californiaon Apr 01, 2011

Oh, yum!

This is a mildly stinky cheese that appears firm and cuts so, too, but when it is in your mouth it seems to melt on your tongue. Sooo good.
Kat :)